Communication Studies Minor

Minor code ORCOMS

Scripps College of Communication
School of Communication Studies
Schoonover Center
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4828
www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/comm-studies

Jerry L. Miller, Ph.D., contact person
millerj5@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The minor in communication studies offers students an opportunity to learn the foundations of communication in various contexts including cultural, group, and interpersonal contexts. Students extend their study through the selection of electives.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates with minors in communication studies have competency sets that increase the likelihood of successful socialization in their career organizations. The competency sets include oral and relational communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, and adaptation skills. Empirical research on socialization indicates that strong communication skills increase positive socialization experiences.

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirement

The Communication Studies minor requires a minimum of 18 hours.

Required Course

Complete the following course:

COMS 1030 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

Core Requirements

Complete two of the following courses:

COMS 1100 - Communication Among Cultures Credit Hours: 3
COMS 2050 - Techniques of Group Discussion Credit Hours: 3
COMS 2060 - Communication in Interpersonal Relationships Credit Hours: 3
COMS 2150 - Argumentative Analysis and Advocacy Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Complete three of the following courses. At least two courses must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.

COMS 2020 - Communication and Persuasion Credit Hours: 3
COMS 2040 - Principles and Techniques of Interviewing Credit Hours: 3
COMS 2400 - Communication for Innovation Credit Hours: 3
COMS 2500 - Organizational Communication for Nonmajors Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3060 - Interpersonal Conflict Management Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3200 - Communication and New Technology Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3250 - Communication Technology and Organizing Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3300 - Environmental Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3350 - Managing Risk and Crisis Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3410 - Women and Health Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3420 - Qualitative Inquiry in Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3520 - Quantitative Inquiry in Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3601 - Courtroom Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3602 - Political Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3603 - Contemporary Culture and Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3610 - Advanced Argument and Debate Credit Hours: 3
COMS 3920 - Practicum in Communication Education Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4030 - Advanced Presentations Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4050 - Meeting and Conference Planning Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4060 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4061 - Communication, Dialogue, and Creativity Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4080 - The Dark Side of Organizational Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4082 - Communication Ethics and Leadership Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4085 - Diversity and Inclusion in Organizational Life Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4100 - Cross-Cultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4110 - Communicating with People with Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4200 - Gender and Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4410 - Communication in the Family Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4501 - Communication & Nonproft Organizing Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4510 - Instructional Training and Development in Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4530 - Communication and the Campaign Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4604 - Responsibilities and Freedom of Speech in Communication Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4630 - Rhetoric and Electronic Media Credit Hours: 3
COMS 4900 - Topics in Communication Studies Credit Hours: 3

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